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A blog for people & companies looking to make a big business impact with data acquired using web scraping and web crawling. Learn the best practices, business use cases, legality, and how you can do your job better with data.
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Top 10 GDPR Fines in 2018 to 2025: A Data-Driven Analysis
Introduction Yes, it’s over — the era of unchecked data collection, silent tracking, and unaccountable digital practices.  The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ended it for good, redefining how organizations collect, process, and protect the personal data of European Union citizens. A decade ago, user information was traded, tracked, and monetized with little scrutiny; privacy was an afterthought, not a business priority. That changed in 2018 with the enforcement of
Navin Saif
Nov 117 min read
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Web Scraping Without Getting Blocked Using curl-cffi
Learn how to perform web scraping without getting blocked using curl-cffi. Discover how this Python library helps you bypass anti-bot systems, mimic real browsers, and ensure smoother, more reliable data extraction.
tony56024
Oct 177 min read
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How to Scrape Product Data from Amazon US?
Introduction Ever tried shopping for vlogging equipment on Amazon? It's overwhelming. You've got thousands of microphones, cameras, and tripods to choose from, and manually comparing them all would take forever. That's exactly why I built this web scraping system - to automatically collect and organize all that product data so you can actually make informed decisions. This project shows you how to build a complete two-phase scraping system that systematically extracts vloggin
Shahana farvin
Oct 924 min read
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Y Combinator 2025: How AI is Reshaping Startups and Markets
In 2025, over 72% of new startups in Y Combinator are powered by artificial intelligence , signaling a seismic shift in how technology is...
Aarathi J
Apr 96 min read
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5 Reasons You Shouldn’t DIY Your Web Scraping Projects
Ever wondered if building your own web scraper is really worth the effort? It might look like a quick way to save money and get custom data, but what you don't see upfront are the legal landmines, technical debt, and hidden costs that come with it. In the age of digital intelligence, businesses run on data. From tracking competitor prices to forecasting market demand, data is the edge every decision-maker needs. Web scraping—the process of extracting data from websites—has em
Aarathi J
Jul 86 min read
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How B2B Manufacturers Converts High-Intent Prospects to Customers using Web Scraping
Imagine this scenario: a maintenance engineer at a food-processing plant needs a specific type of industrial valve—right now. They search online, find your company’s website (you manufacture and sell valves), and click through to your product page. But when they arrive, key information is missing or outdated: the material grade isn’t clear, flow rate specifications are incomplete, and the connection dimensions are only in an old PDF. Frustrated, they click away and never ret

Tony Paul
Jun 2312 min read
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